Managing Human Resources for Nonprofits

By Kunle Akingbola

Book Overview

The core resources and capabilities of any nonprofit organization lie in their human capital; their knowledge, skills and behaviors are critical to the achievement of the organization's mission and performance. Thus, effective management of this key resource is integral to the nonprofit organization's success.This book focuses on the unique characteristics, challenges and contribution of human resource management to the strategic objectives of the nonprofit. It explores contemporary issues that place the management of people at the intersection between the mission, strategy and performance of the organization. The book:

Uses the latest theory to build models that explain the determinants and dimensions of strategic HRM within the nonprofit sector Examines the core HRM functions in the context of the nonprofit sector to provide insight into how nonprofits can optimize HRM contributions to performance Provides a step-by-step process to develop, implement and manage HR practices that are aligned with the strategy of the nonprofit organization Demonstrates how to integrate volunteer management into strategic HRM

Using examples from around the world, as well as cases to facilitate learning, this book is ideal for students and professionals interested in strategic human resource management, and nonprofit management.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415840678
• ISBN13: 9780415840675
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"